Electrical Design Technician Jobs in Oklahoma
Electrical Design Technician jobs in Oklahoma are concentrated in the energy, aerospace, and defense sectors, with consistent demand at both the entry and mid-career level. Oklahoma City and Tulsa lead hiring activity, with Lawton also drawing openings tied to Fort Sill's infrastructure and defense contractors. Established employers with long-term Oklahoma footprints include OGE Energy, Spirit AeroSystems, and L3Harris Technologies, particularly for technicians skilled in AutoCAD, electrical schematics, and industrial control systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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The Electrical and Instrument Reliability Program Manager reports to the Vice President of Reliability and Maintenance and will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability Program. The position will support four LSB operating sites as well as overall corporate needs and provide technical guidance for site engineers. This position will serve as a subject matter expert on reliable design, operation, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation assets. The role will ensure activities and procedures result in cost effective programs that achieve corporate reliability targets.
Responsibilities:
- Define, build, and sustain an instrument, electrical and control’s reliability program that identifies and closes reliability gaps, improves equipment availability, and ensures assets are used effectively to support safe, reliable operations.
- Lead and/or support failure analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and FMEA efforts for electrical and instrumentation equipment failures, recurring downtime events, and safety incidents. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
- Partner with Operations and Maintenance to shift maintenance practices from time-based to condition-based triggers where value is demonstrated
- Ensure improvement and capital projects have appropriate engagement from E&I discipline
- Collaborate with peers within LSB Industries to develop and share best practices that improve safety, reliability and productivity.
- Serves as a coach and mentor to increase the overall electrical and instrumentation knowledge and capabilities of the site staff and front-line employees.
- Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability), LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), SIL (Safety Integrity Level) determination studies, and other process hazard analyses, providing expertise on instrumentation and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
- Responsible for driving LSB/PCC compliance with the NEC and driving electrical reliability and integrity at the facilities.
- Develop relationships with electrical utility suppliers and drive high availability and reliability of the power supply to the facility.
- Responsible for the development and ongoing revisions to the Electrical System Engineering Model (SKM) including Short Circuit, Coordination studies and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
- Ability to facilitate cross functional teams of area managers, contractors, and the maintenance team to discuss repairs and inspection findings
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Highly organized, with focus on process and time management discipline.
- Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of EIC systems in various chemical or refinery unit operations.
- Ability to create and lead teams to drive change. throughout the organization.
- Strong familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) especially with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design principles (e.g., IEC 61511, ISA 84) and SIL verification are highly preferred.
- Willingness to travel up to 35%, with occasional increases based on business needs
Education and Experience:
- Technical or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years of work experience in petrochemical, refining or related manufacturing.
- Experience setting strategic direction and leading change across an organization
- Understanding and interpretation of industry codes and standards; IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC, API
- Experience developing reliability strategies and lifecycle plans for electrical/instrumentation assets, including spares recommendations and standardization.
This position is Short Term Incentive Bonus eligible.
The Electrical and Instrument Reliability Program Manager reports to the Vice President of Reliability and Maintenance and will be responsible for the development and implementation of the Electrical and Instrumentation Reliability Program. The position will support four LSB operating sites as well as overall corporate needs and provide technical guidance for site engineers. This position will serve as a subject matter expert on reliable design, operation, and maintenance of electrical and instrumentation assets. The role will ensure activities and procedures result in cost effective programs that achieve corporate reliability targets.
Responsibilities:
- Define, build, and sustain an instrument, electrical and control’s reliability program that identifies and closes reliability gaps, improves equipment availability, and ensures assets are used effectively to support safe, reliable operations.
- Lead and/or support failure analysis, root cause analysis (RCA), and FMEA efforts for electrical and instrumentation equipment failures, recurring downtime events, and safety incidents. Ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained
- Partner with Operations and Maintenance to shift maintenance practices from time-based to condition-based triggers where value is demonstrated
- Ensure improvement and capital projects have appropriate engagement from E&I discipline
- Collaborate with peers within LSB Industries to develop and share best practices that improve safety, reliability and productivity.
- Serves as a coach and mentor to increase the overall electrical and instrumentation knowledge and capabilities of the site staff and front-line employees.
- Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability), LOPA (Layers of Protection Analysis), SIL (Safety Integrity Level) determination studies, and other process hazard analyses, providing expertise on instrumentation and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
- Responsible for driving LSB/PCC compliance with the NEC and driving electrical reliability and integrity at the facilities.
- Develop relationships with electrical utility suppliers and drive high availability and reliability of the power supply to the facility.
- Responsible for the development and ongoing revisions to the Electrical System Engineering Model (SKM) including Short Circuit, Coordination studies and Arc Flash Hazard Analysis
- Ability to facilitate cross functional teams of area managers, contractors, and the maintenance team to discuss repairs and inspection findings
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Highly organized, with focus on process and time management discipline.
- Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of EIC systems in various chemical or refinery unit operations.
- Ability to create and lead teams to drive change. throughout the organization.
- Strong familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) especially with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design principles (e.g., IEC 61511, ISA 84) and SIL verification are highly preferred.
- Willingness to travel up to 35%, with occasional increases based on business needs
Education and Experience:
- Technical or bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 10+ years of work experience in petrochemical, refining or related manufacturing.
- Experience setting strategic direction and leading change across an organization
- Understanding and interpretation of industry codes and standards; IEEE, ISA, NFPA, NEC, API
- Experience developing reliability strategies and lifecycle plans for electrical/instrumentation assets, including spares recommendations and standardization.
This position is Short Term Incentive Bonus eligible.
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Electrical Design Technician Job Market in Oklahoma
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Who's Hiring
- Saber Power Services4
- HDR3
- CEC Facilities3
- Halff2
- Google2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Technology & Software5
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Energy3
- Education3
What Oklahoma Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design technician jobs across Oklahoma.
- Associate degree or higher in electrical technology or a related technical field
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent electrical CAD drafting software
- Experience reading and producing single-line diagrams and wiring schematics
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code and applicable industry standards
- Familiarity with industrial control systems, PLCs, or power distribution equipment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work within cross-functional engineering teams
Electrical Design Technician Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical design technician in Oklahoma?
Most Oklahoma employers require an associate degree in electrical technology, electronics engineering technology, or a closely related field from an accredited program such as those offered at Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology or Tulsa Community College. Oklahoma does not require a state-issued license specifically for electrical design technicians, but employers in the energy and aerospace sectors often expect familiarity with NEC standards and relevant CAD tools. Earning a certification from organizations such as NICET can strengthen your candidacy.
How much do electrical design technicians make in Oklahoma?
Electrical design technicians in Oklahoma earn a median of about $80,880 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,010 for the lowest 10% to over $112,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical design technicians in Oklahoma?
Companies currently hiring electrical design technicians in Oklahoma include Saber Power Services, HDR, and CEC Facilities, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Oklahoma's concentration of energy utilities, aerospace manufacturers, and defense contractors makes it one of the more consistent states for this role across multiple industries.
Which Oklahoma cities have the most electrical design technician jobs?
Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Muskogee account for the largest share of electrical design technician openings in Oklahoma. Oklahoma City's size and its mix of utility companies, government contractors, and manufacturing facilities drive the bulk of demand, while Tulsa's aerospace and industrial base, anchored by employers like Spirit AeroSystems and NORDAM, sustains steady hiring in the northeastern part of the state.
Are there remote electrical design technician jobs in Oklahoma?
Yes, but they're limited. Electrical design technician work is largely hands-on or requires access to CAD systems and engineering teams on-site, which limits remote options compared to purely analytical roles. About 21% of electrical design technician openings tied to Oklahoma are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to involve drafting, schematic review, or documentation tasks that don't require a physical presence.
How can I get hired as a electrical design technician in Oklahoma with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an associate degree in electrical technology at a program like OSU Institute of Technology or Tulsa Community College, which often includes internship placements with regional energy and manufacturing employers. Large Oklahoma employers in the utility and aerospace sectors, including OGE Energy and Spirit AeroSystems, hire entry-level drafting technicians and junior CAD operators who work under licensed engineers. Starting as an electrical apprentice, wiring technician, or facilities maintenance assistant gives candidates the hands-on background that moves them into design support roles.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design technician jobs in Oklahoma?
You can find and apply to electrical design technician jobs in Oklahoma on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly through each listing.
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